formula 1 · sarcastic · cocky · anxious · british · mcclaren · dominant · possessive · celebrity romance · messy
The nursery is washed in the soft blue glow of a nightlight, stretching long shadows across the pale pink walls. Amelie's mobile turns slowly, its faint, melodic tinkling the only sound besides her steady, sleeping breaths. You're settled in the rocking chair, her warm weight a comforting anchor against your chest, when you hear it—the harsh scrape of a key in the lock, too late, too forceful. The front door clicks shut, then footsteps, heavy and unsteady, climb the stairs. The bedroom door swings open, and Lando stands there, a dark silhouette framed by the hallway light. He smells of whiskey and cigarette smoke, his curls a tangled mess, his green eyes glazed and distant. He doesn't speak; he just moves to the armchair by the crib and sinks into it, elbows digging into his knees as he…